Rushmoor Grange

DESCRIPTION Rushmoor Grange dates back in parts to the Mid-17th century and is one of Backwell's oldest and most recognised family homes. The original farmhouse features beautiful local stone elevations with gabled dormer windows, and a double roman tiled roof. Sympathetically altered and improved in the 18th century, and then further extended in the 1800's, the property offers versatile accommodation with a myriad of characterful rooms, perfectly suited for a large family's needs, or indeed several generations searching for the ideal home to co-habit.

Approached through a handsome gated stone wall, a sweeping gravel driveway leads to the rear of the property where there is ample parking and access to garaging and outbuildings.

Internally, the property offers as many as eight bedrooms, all wonderfully individual with numerous character features, the bedrooms are complimented by two bathrooms with further scope to add en-suite bathrooms if desired.

To the ground floor there are a plethora of adaptable and versatile rooms including an atmospheric sitting room, dining room and study. The dining room and study feature deep chamfered beams and moulded overmantels. There is a parlour, kitchen, and further reception rooms within the latter 1800's extension.

Outside, the level grounds extend to approximately 1.3 acres and are bounded on all sides by either traditional stone walling or established mature hedging. There are several important specimen trees that flank the boundaries including Maple, Birch, Horse Chestnut, English Yew and European Lime, along with a number of fruit trees. The wide expanse of the lawn is broken by ornamental hedging, and there is a clear area that was formally the site of a productive vegetable garden, that require a little attention. There are also several useful outbuildings including a former kennels, piggery, small stable and woodstore which was a laundry and still has the period copper.
 

SITUATION Backwell is a suburban village south west of Bristol, on the A370 to Weston-super-Mare. It includes the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Farleigh. Nearby are Nailsea, Flax Bourton, Yatton, Brockley and Barrow Gurney. Backwell Lake is next to the road between Nailsea and Backwell and is just north of the railway station. The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday Book in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The well back on the hill'. The well is still in existence. Many residents of Backwell commute daily to Bristol by car via the A370, bus or train - the railway station has a direct service to London. Backwell is close to the M5 motorway and Bristol International Airport at Lulsgate is 3 miles (4.8 km) away by road. The airport serves both domestic and international routes, and is one of EasyJet's hub airports. Backwell has excellent infant, junior and secondary schools; West Leigh Infant School, Backwell Church of England Junior School and Backwell Secondary school which is currently OFSTED rated 'good', and also consistently features high in the league tables for GCSE results, and is recognised as one of the best state schools in North Somerset. 

DIRECTIONS Approaching Backwell from the direction of Bristol on the A370 proceed into the village passing the leisure centre on your right hand side, continue to the cross roads and traffic lights and continue straight ahead, pass the precinct of shops on the right and then the turning for the Recreation Ground. Shortly after on the right hand side you will see a stone wall and the turning into Rushmoor Grange. 

OUR VENDOR SAYS This has been a much loved family home for the past 7 decades. Bought in 1954 by my parents and lived in by them for 65 years. 

WE HAVE NOTICED In need of some updating and modernisation, this incredible home offers a wonderful opportunity for a discerning buyer to purchase a truly outstanding piece of Backwell History. 

PROPERTY INFORMATION
Tenure - Freehold
Council tax band -
EPC rating - Exempt

Marketed by: Debbie Fortune Estate Agents, Congresbury